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Livengood Family History

Livengood Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Leibengut or perhaps Liebengut (see Levengood).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Livengood family from?

You can see how Livengood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Livengood family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Livengood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 19 Livengood families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 34% of all the recorded Livengood's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Livengood families in 1840.
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What did your Livengood ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Livengood. 21% of Livengood men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Livengood women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Livengood were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Waitress
    8%

What Livengood family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Livengood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Livengood census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 439 immigration records available for the last name Livengood. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Livengood. For the veterans among your Livengood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Livengood lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Livengood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Livengood in 1944 was 39, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Livengood ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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